Lyrics
Chorus
Pokea sifa, bwana pokea sifa,
jina lako litukuzwe,
bwana pokea sifa
Verse 1
Umeumba, vyote viishivyo
bwana pokea sifa
Dunia, jua na mwezi
bwana pokea sifa
Verse 2
Halleluyah
Jina lako baba, jina lako litukuzwe
Malaika wakuabudu,
bwana pokea sifa
Ulimwengu tunakuabudu
bwana pokea sifa
Outro
Bwana wetu
Jina lako takatifu
jina lako litukuzwe,
bwana pokea sifa
Enzi yako ni ya milele
bwana pokea sifa
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Pokea Sifa is a direct offering of praise to God as Creator and eternal King. The repeated request that the Lord receive praise is joined to declarations about the world, the sun, the moon, and every living thing. Rather than centering on personal circumstances, the lyric widens its view to creation and the worship of angels, presenting all existence as a reason for honoring the divine name.
Its language aligns closely with Revelation 4:11, where God is declared worthy because all things were created by his will. The confession that his reign lasts forever also reflects Psalm 145:13, while the emphasis on his holy name recalls Psalm 99:3. These connections support the song as an uncomplicated expression of adoration. Each return to the central refrain gathers the images of creation, holiness, and everlasting rule into one response: praise belongs to the Lord. The concise lines and recurring phrases make that confession suitable for communal singing and sustained worship.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 4:11 God is worthy of praise because he created all things.
- Psalm 145:13 The psalm declares that the kingdom of God endures forever.
- Psalm 99:3 The holy name of God is to be praised.